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Israeli Military Ignites Fires to Agricultural Land in Syria

MENAFN · July 12, 2025

(MENAFN) The Israeli military set large sections of agricultural land in Syria's Quneitra countryside on fire Friday, according to Syrian state media reports. The deliberate fires, which affected vast swathes of land east of the separation fence...

Syria Reaffirms Rejection of Partition

MENAFN · July 10, 2025

(MENAFN) The Syrian interim government on Wednesday firmly restated its opposition to any form of territorial division, following a high-level meeting in Damascus between Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Kurdish-led...

Syria calls for investment to help revive nation’s damaged infrastructure

MENAFN · July 8, 2025

(MENAFN) Syria's energy minister Mohammed al-Bashir on Monday made a public appeal for investment to help revive the country's severely damaged energy infrastructure. "It is no secret that we are facing enormous challenges in the energy sector,...

CENTRAL EUROPE: Austria’s first deportation to Syria prompts Germany to follow ― Afghan family wins visa battle against German government ― Germany planning migration summit ― Polish farmers join ‘citizen patrols’ ― Czech MPs adopt draft asylum and mig…

European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) · July 10, 2025

Austria has deported a Syrian national to Syria for the first time since the start of the civil war in 2011. Germany has announced that it will also begin deporting Syrians with criminal records. A court in Berlin has ruled that the German...

Israeli Airstrike Targets Syrian Military Site

MENAFN · July 16, 2025

(MENAFN) At least two individuals sustained injuries following an Israeli aerial assault on the Syrian military’s General Staff Compound located in Damascus, according to an official state news agency. Meanwhile, a broadcaster also mentioned the...

Wildfires Impact 1,900 Families in Syria

MENAFN · July 10, 2025

(MENAFN) The northwestern Syrian province of Latakia continues to suffer from relentless wildfires now entering their eighth day, directly impacting approximately 1,900 families and putting thousands more at risk, the United Nations humanitarian...

Syria, UK Restore Diplomatic Ties

MENAFN · July 6, 2025

(MENAFN) Syria and the United Kingdom have officially restored diplomatic relations, as confirmed on Saturday, following British Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s visit to Damascus. Both nations released statements affirming the new chapter in their...

Syria Initiates Coordinated Efforts to Control Deadly Wildfires

MENAFN · July 6, 2025

(MENAFN) On Sunday, Syrian authorities initiated a joint operations center aimed at controlling the wildfires that have ravaged over 7,000 hectares of forest in the Latakia province for the past four days. Raed al-Saleh, head of Syria's emergency...

Syria Rejects Foreign Debt, Eyes Economic Revival

MENAFN · July 5, 2025

(MENAFN) Abdul Qader Husariya, the head of the Central Bank of Syria, announced on Friday that the nation has no plans to seek financial assistance from outside sources. “Syria, by order of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, will not resort to external...

Syria isn't going to borrow from the International Monetary Fund or World Bank

MENAFN · July 5, 2025

(MENAFN) The head of Syria’s central bank, Abdul Qader Husariya, has announced that the country has no plans to take on debt from external sources. “Syria, by order of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, will not resort to external debt, nor will there be...

Syria Rejects External Debt After Economic Breakthrough

MENAFN · July 5, 2025

(MENAFN) Syria's Central Bank Governor Abdul Qader Husariya delivered a decisive blow to traditional borrowing models Friday, announcing the nation will completely reject external financing under new leadership. "Syria, by order of President Ahmad...

TOBB Plans Delegation to Damascus

MENAFN · July 8, 2025

(MENAFN) The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB) is organizing a delegation set to visit Damascus with the aim of exploring opportunities to assist in Syria’s rebuilding efforts and rejuvenate its private sector and entrepreneurial...

Turkish TOBB Set for Damascus Visit, Backs Syria’s Recovery

MENAFN · July 8, 2025

(MENAFN) The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) is set to send a delegation to Damascus within days to examine potential contributions to Syria’s reconstruction efforts and the revival of its private sector, TOBB President...

UAE Leader talks with Syria’s Leader to establish cooperation

MENAFN · July 8, 2025

(MENAFN) UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Monday with visiting Syrian leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa to explore avenues for expanding cooperation between their two nations, according to official reports. The meeting focused on...

Pentagon to support armed groups in Syria against ISIS groups

MENAFN · July 7, 2025

(MENAFN) The U.S. Department of Defense has set aside $130 million in its 2026 budget to support various armed groups in Syria, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is led by the PKK/YPG, under its Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund...

Wildfires Sweep Northwestern Syria, 10,000 Hectares Destroyed

MENAFN · July 7, 2025

(MENAFN) Wildfires are rapidly spreading across northwestern Syria, engulfing approximately 10,000 hectares of forest land, officials confirmed Sunday. New flames have ignited in Qastal Maaf, a town in Latakia’s rural area, according to a local...

Pentagon Commits USD130M to Train PKK-Linked Forces in Syria

MENAFN · July 7, 2025

(MENAFN) The Pentagon has designated $130 million for the 2026 fiscal year under the "Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund (CTEF)," aimed at supporting armed groups in Syria, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is led by the PKK/YPG...

U.S. Allocates Millions to Support Syria-Based Forces

MENAFN · July 7, 2025

(MENAFN) The U.S. Department of Defense has designated a budget of USD130 million for the year 2026 under the “Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund (CTEF),” aimed at providing aid to factions in Syria, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF),...

UK restores bilateral ties with Syria

MENAFN · July 6, 2025

(MENAFN) The United Kingdom has officially re-established diplomatic relations with Syria, marked by a visit from British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to Damascus on Saturday, according to official statements from both governments. During his...

Syria After Assad: Transitional Justice, Governance, and the Road Ahead

Middle East Institute · July 1, 2025

With Bashar al-Assad ousted and Syria entering a new political chapter, what comes next for a country ravaged by war, repression, and sectarian divisions? Gonul Tol speaks with Steven Heydemann (Smith College) and Radwan Ziadeh (Arab Center...